Activities Director

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation -

Are you a creative and compassionate Recreations Professional with a passion for enhancing the well-being of seniors? Join our team at Ivy Hill Post Acute as a Activities Director and play a crucial role in creating meaningful and engaging experiences for our residents.

At Ivy Hill, our staff is the heart of our success. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Our staff embodies a commitment to excellence, providing top-notch care with empathy, respect, and genuine kindness.

We believe that a positive work culture is key to delivering exceptional care. At Ivy Hill, we foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every team member is valued.

Join a workplace that encourages growth, recognizes achievements, and celebrates the collaborative spirit that sets us apart.

Qualifications of Recreation Director :

• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team.
• Creating, planning, implementing monthly calendars and newsletters
• Computer knowledge and experience using Point Click Care
• Creating, planning, and implementing Facility Event Calendar for Residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Developing person-centered large and small group programs, hospitality, and special sensory activities

Responsibilities of Recreations Director :

• Design, implement, and oversee a diverse range of therapeutic activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of our residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align activities with individual care plans.
• Follow budgetary guidelines for the department.
• Supervising the Recreation Department personnel
• Take charge and full responsibility for planning, implementing, and directing departmental activity program suited to the needs and interests of Residents.
• Assure that the comprehensive assessment identifies and meets the Resident's needs and activity potential.
• Assure that departmental documentation of programming and Residents participation are accurately maintained. Documents are inclusive of attendant records, assessments, progress notes and program goals.
• Know and follow existing lines of communication and authority. Serves as a role model in upholding the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Activity Department and of the facility.
• Maintain effective and consistent communication between departments.
• Works effectively and cooperatively as a team member, within own department and with all departments or other disciplines.

Notify Residents and staff of all coming events, contacting and coordinating efforts as needed.

• Flexible in directing nursing home sponsored activity schedules on weekends and evenings.
• Assume responsibilities for off-site activities, providing Residents with opportunities for contacts with and involvement in the community.

Must be able to drive a van.

• Maintain confidentiality of all Residents, departmental and organizational information.
• Assure that all Resident rights are always maintained, reporting issues of concern to administration.
• Assist and guide Residents in maintaining our Resident Council organization.
• Participate in all staff and management meetings viewing position as a contributing member of the management team.
• Perform other related activity department duties as assigned by Supervisor as well as assisting with activities as needed.

Requirements of Recreations Director :

Must be qualified as a therapeutic recreation specialist who is (CTRS) Licensed or registered by the State; and eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist by a recognized accrediting body;

or Activity Director Certified or in process of obtaining certification of National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.

Minimum 2 years of experience in long-term care, as a supervisor

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

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